Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Olentangy Wildlife Research Station) - Multiple Positions
About The Position
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (3 positions) within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered at Olentangy Wildlife Research Station, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Bldg B-1, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit the Division of Wildlife. What you will do... Support forest and upland gamebird research in Ohio. Carry out in-person audio-visual surveys for ruffed grouse, wild turkey, pheasants and other species. Conduct passive monitoring using autonomous recording units (ARUs) and camera traps. Perform habitat assessments in forest and grassland habitats. Process data. Hourly pay of $19.47/hr.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary
- Valid driver's license
- Valid Commercial Driver's License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of wildlife biology through the completion of at least 2 years/4 semesters of post-high school education towards a degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or related field.
- Experience or training with the following: identification by sight and sound of birds common to Ohio/the Midwest, acoustic classification software (e.g. BirdNet, Kaleidoscope), off-road navigation and travel, point count surveys, habitat measurements, and accurately recording data.
- Experience working long, early hours in sometimes unpleasant conditions (heat/humidity, biting insects, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Support forest and upland gamebird research in Ohio.
- Carry out in-person audio-visual surveys for ruffed grouse, wild turkey, pheasants and other species.
- Conduct passive monitoring using autonomous recording units (ARUs) and camera traps.
- Perform habitat assessments in forest and grassland habitats.
- Process data.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
